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Phon Family History

Phon Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ផុន or ភុន unexplained. Compare Phun.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Phon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Phon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Phon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Phon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Phon families in 1891.
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There are 301 census records available for the last name Phon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 155 immigration records available for the last name Phon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 19 military records available for the last name Phon. For the veterans among your Phon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Phon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Phon in 1965 was 90, and 57 in 2001.

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